What Causes a Mucous Plug?
Q: My 15-year-old female cat probably has feline idiopathic cystitis, which may be due to anxiety. Last summer, the vet saw what he thought...
Could Your Cat Be Diabetic?
The term “diabetes mellitus” roughly translates to “sweet urine” and is derived from the fact that glucose spills from the bloodstream into the urine...
Insurance Pluses and Pitfalls
It used to be that setting some money aside would cover any surprise medical bills your cat might incur. But as veterinary medical care...
2023 Top Toxins for Cats
T
he Pet Poison Help Line tracks toxin trends and, for 2023, the most common for all animals were food products (31%). Human drugs were...
Diagnosis: Diabetes
Ask anyone who has a diabetic cat and you may well hear about fights with the cat over basic care and treatment. While daily...
Cat Frantically Licks Belly
Q: My 10-year-old male cat has licked all the hair off his legs and his belly, which appear to be a bit reddish/pinkish in...
Cat Paw Pad Problems
Although some feline paw pad problems may resolve on their own, when your cat’s paw pads become injured or appear abnormal, she should see...
Monitor Hyperthyroid Cats
Hyperthyroidism is a common endocrine disorder in aging cats. Left untreated, it can lead to myriad serious problems including heart failure, organ dysfunction, high...
Enlarged Kidneys in Cats
A cat’s kidneys can be enlarged due to inflammation, infection, cysts, urinary tract obstruction, or masses (potentially cancerous). Toxins and infections also may cause...
Are Lawn Chemicals Harmful?
A pristine green lawn is lovely to look at, but difficult to maintain. Many lawn afficionados use a variety of products to combat both...
How to Give Your Cat Meds
Giving your cat medication is often not easy, but it doesn’t have to be traumatic for either of you.
If your cat lives for mealtimes,...
Managing an FIV-Positive Cat
Q: My 8-year-old indoor/outdoor cat was recently diagnosed with feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) and is otherwise healthy. I want to do everything that I...